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The right time to Increase De Beers stake: Botswana’s mines minister
Botswana’s mines minister Bogolo Kenewendo says it’s “absolutely” the right time to discuss the government increasing its 15 per cent stake in De Beers.
She indicated that Anglo American, which owns the other 85 per cent of De Beers, was moving closer to an initial public offering (IPO) and that Botswana was pushing for a larger stake.
Anglo announced last week that it was likely to write down the value of De Beers from its current $7.6bn, as a result of persistent weak diamond demand, especially in China.
Botswana’s diamond, which accounts for over 70 per cent of the country’s export earnings, has been severely hit by the global slump in demand.
In the last nine months of 2024 Debswana – its 50/50 joint venture with De Beers it sold $1.53bn of rough, down 52 per cent on the same period in 2023.
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Global Diamond Consortium Announces Agreement To Acquire Anglo American’s Stake In De Beers In Landmark $1 Billion Transaction
Consortium Commits An Additional $500 Million Post-Acquisition Capital Injection and Enters Strategic Dialogues With The Government Of Botswana.
The Global Diamond Consortium, a strategic partnership comprising the governments of Namibia and Angola alongside leading global diamond traders, today announced an agreement to acquire Anglo American’s equity stake in De Beers.
Key Transaction Terms & Reinvestment Strategy
Under the terms of the agreement:
- Initial Consideration: The consortium will pay $750 million upfront upon closing.
- Deferred Consideration: An additional $250 million will be paid in subsequent installments, bringing the total transaction value to $1 billion.
- Post-Acquisition Capital: The consortium has committed to injecting approximately $500 million in fresh capital directly into De Beers following the acquisition to stabilize operations and fuel long-term operational initiatives.
Navigating Market Dynamics
The acquisition marks a pivotal turning point for De Beers, which has faced significant broader market downturns in recent years. After reaching a peak valuation of $17.6 billion in 2001, De Beers’ reported book value adjusted to $2.3 billion earlier this year. The consortium’s capital injection aims to position the iconic diamond producer for renewed stability and sustainable value creation across the global supply chain.
Strategic Regional Collaboration
Central to the transition is the consortium’s commitment to producer-nation equity and strategic alignment. In addition to the direct participation of the governments of Namibia and Angola, the consortium is actively negotiating with the Government of the Republic of Botswana.
Botswana, which currently holds a 15% stake in De Beers, has expressed a formal intent to increase its ownership share as part of the strategic restructuring.
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